Browsing all articles in Vox Pop
Aug
10

Today on Vox Pop – Casino Gaming in New York

Written by: WAMCRadio    Filed under: Vox Pop     Comments: Comments Off   Tags

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’s reexamining the state’s approach to casino gambling, and is looking at whether and how gaming in New York should be expanded. What do you think?

Mar
16

Nuclear power, natural gas, and how we perceive the risks and benefits of energy sources

Written by: Stephen Felano    Filed under: Vox Pop     Comments: Comments Off   Tags

The nuclear crisis seen in Japan has prompted increased focus on the vulnerability of existing nuclear plants to natural disasters. There’s no shortage of examples to support this observation.

Earlier today, WAMC’s Greg Fry looked at a recent report by MSNBC indicating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has ranked the nation’s nuclear power plants by risk, should an earthquake occur. This report is of interest to those of us in the northeast because it ranks Indian Point Three in Buchanan, New York, as the location with the highest risk. We’re also hearing today that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered a safety review of the Indian Point Nuclear Center – a facility the Associated Press says he’s been interested in closing for some time. Number two on the NRC’s list is the Massachusetts-based Pilgrim Nuclear Station. read more